"Let us look back on Florence while we may, and when its shining dome is seen no more, go traveling through Tuscany with a bright rememberance of it, for Italy will be the fairer for the recollection."
Charles Dickens, Pictures from Italy, 1846

This newly constructed 5,638 square foot custom villa is designed in the classic Mediterranean style, centered around an open slate lined courtyard. The authentic quality and craftmanship of this luxurious home features arched doorways, 25' cathederal ceilings and extensive use of natural materials, including Botticcino Marble, UbaTuba Granite, East Indian Slate, Crema Europa Limestone and antique terra cotta distressed floors. The formal living and dining areas are accented by handcrafted exposed antique beams and timbers as well as custom fabricated wrough iron railing treatments. A graceful blend of old world style and modern ammenities: • Stainless steel executive chef's kitchen with 6 burner range and double ovens • SmartHouse integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN, CATS, Coaxial and FiberOptic networking, telephone, security and communications system • Authentic clay Tuscany Red roofing tiles and hand-troweled integrally colored plaster. Distinguishing features include: copper chimney treatments, downspouts, scuppers and raingutters   • World Class" Pinot Noir Vineyard • 1.6 acres • 5,638 square feet • Four bedrooms, 4½ baths • Exposed beams, arched doorways • Wine Cellar • Three car garage   Monterey Bay is always in view from the sun-drenched classic Italian country home in the banana belt of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It's there sparkling in the distance whether you're sitting on your upstairs balcony having morning coffee, composing a sonata on the piano in the music alcove or sipping wine on the terrace while watching the sunset. All this plus a vineyard and there's no reason to leave home to visit Italy.

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